Bose SoundLink ® ® on-ear Bluetooth® headphones Owner's Guide
Important Safety Instructions Please read this owner’s guide carefully and keep for future reference. WARNINGS • DON’T use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period. -- To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level. -- Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones in your ears, then turn the volume up gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.
Important Safety Instructions Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Introduction Thank you............................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 6 Headphone components......................................................................................7 Operation Charging the battery............................................................................................
Introduction Thank you We appreciate your choice of the Bose® SoundLink® on-ear Bluetooth® headphones. These wireless stereo headphones combine the audio performance and comfort you expect from Bose with the freedom to move away from your source. Unpacking Check the carton for: the Bose SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones, audio cable, USB charging cable, and carry case. Be sure to save all packing materials. They provide the safest means for any necessary shipping or transporting.
Introduction Headphone components A F B C 1x 1x 2x 3x E D A Back-up audio cable connector D Microphone B USB charging connector E Power/Bluetooth® button (three-position) C Headphone controls F Bluetooth and battery indicators English - 7
Operation Charging the battery 1. 2. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-USB connector on the headphones right earcup. Plug the other end into a USB wall charger or computer that is powered on. Allow up to three hours to fully charge the battery. A full charge will power the headphones for up to 15 hours. A 15-minute partial charge will power the headphones for 2 hours. Note: The headphones will not play while charging.
Operation Turning voice prompts off/on If you prefer not to hear voice prompts, press and hold until you hear, “Voice prompts off”. and at the same time Repeat to turn voice prompts back on. Pairing the first mobile device 1. Slide the Power/Bluetooth® button all the way up to the symbol and hold until you hear, “Ready to pair” or you see the Bluetooth indicator blinking blue. 2. On your mobile device, make sure the Bluetooth feature is on. (The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.
Operation Using the headphones with multiple devices The headphones can remember up to eight paired devices and can be actively connected to two devices at a time. Pairing another device 1. Slide all the way up to the symbol and hold until you hear, “Ready to pair new device” or you see the Bluetooth® indicator blinking blue. 2. On your mobile device, make sure the Bluetooth feature is on. (The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.) 3. Select Bose OE SoundLink from the device list.
Operation Headphone controls The headphone controls are located on the side of the right earcup. Volume up Multi-function button Press once to play/pause or answer/end a call. Double press to track forward. Triple press to track back. Press and hold to ignore an incoming call. Volume down Headphone status indicators The headphone status indicators are located on the side of the right earcup.
Operation Using the back-up audio cable Use the supplied back-up audio cable to connect a non-wireless device, or if the headphone battery is depleted. To use the audio cable: 1. Plug the audio cable into the connector on the left earcup. 2. Plug the audio cable into the connector on the device. Note: Make sure 12 - English is in the off position when using the back-up audio cable.
Operation Troubleshooting Problem What to do Headphones do not turn on is in the on position. • Make sure • Charge the battery. Headphones do not connect with mobile device • On your mobile device, turn off Bluetooth® and turn it back on. Then try pairing again. No sound • Make sure the headphone power is on and battery is charged. • Make sure the volume is turned up on the headphones and on your mobile device (or music app). • Delete Bose OE SoundLink from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device.
Care and Maintenance Battery care • Be sure to turn off the headphones when not in use. • Before storing the headphones for more than a few months, be sure the battery is fully charged. • If the battery indicator begins to blink red while in use, the battery is low and you must charge the headphones now. Storage The earcups fold inward for easy, convenient storage. Place the folded headphones into the case with the soft divider between the two earcups.
Care and Maintenance Customer service For questions about your headphones, contact your local Bose dealer. • To contact Bose directly, visit: http://global.Bose.com • US only: http://owners.Bose.com/SoundLinkOE • You can also visit us at: youtube.com/Bose Limited Warranty Your Bose® SoundLink® on-ear Bluetooth® headphones are covered by a limited warranty. Details of the limited warranty are provided on the product registration card that is included in the carton.
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